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Chinese cars make up a quarter sold in UK last month amid electric vehicle boom

China accounted for nearly a quarter of all new cars sold in Britain last month - as the government faced pressure to slap tariffs on the flood of imports. Chinese manufacturers, led by the likes of BYD and Jaecoo, saw sales soar by as much as…

Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars, The Times reports

Britain is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports amid concerns that Beijing is flooding the market with state-subsidised cars, the Times newspaper reported on Sunday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Business minister…

Chinese electric cars could face 'end of easy ride' as UK 'reviews' tariffs

Britain could soon be slapping tariffs on imported Chinese EVs under a deal designed to protect UK exports. Chinese-produced electric cars and hybrids are currently enjoying an unprecedented boom in sales, making up around one in four new vehicle…

Do Electric Vehicles Use Liquid Cooling For Their Batteries?

If you've been keeping up with the EV industry, there's an arms race of sorts to see who can produce better batteries, since they're the heart of how EVs operate. Sure, developments of a more efficient sodium-ion battery or the first solid state EV…

Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars: Report

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Oct 05, 2026, 07:18 AM LONDON - Britain is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports amid concerns that Beijing is flooding the market with state-subsidised…

Britain set to levy tariffs on Chinese electric cars, The Times reports

British ministers are ready to match the European Union's 45 per cent levy on Chinese electric cars, the Times newspaper reported, to avoid the pain of 'Made in Europe' proposals, which could impact UK companies selling into the EU. 05 Oct 2026…

Eco homes development launches shared electric vehicle scheme

Greencore Homes has launched the initiative at its eco-friendly housing development The Canopies, located at Milton Heights in Abingdon. The scheme gives residents access to a shared electric vehicle through an on-site mobility hub. Jan Simmonds…

Electric cars drew nearly 14 billion kilowatt-hours in the first half of this year, but grid load growth dropped to its slowest rate in at least three years

Picture a charging depot on a grey Tuesday morning, rows of electric cars plugged in, cables taut, meters spinning. The electricity is still flowing. The growth curve, though, has bent. Federal data published this week show that EV charging grid…

Burnham 'poised to join EU imposing tariffs on Chinese electric cars

Andy Burnham looks poised to join the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric cars. The PM is said to be drawing up potential levies to counter concerns from Brussels that Beijing is using the UK as a 'back door' for state-subsidised vehicles.

GM says hybrid vehicles are coming: 'We're not tone deaf to our customers

General Motors plans to introduce hybrid models into its U.S. lineup as consumers deal with elevated gas prices and the industry faces a lack of interest in all-electric vehicles. Hybrids are growing in popularity, as sales of the vehicles keep…

BYD is reshaping Australia's car market. How did it get here?

Since the Iran-US military conflict began earlier this year, disrupting global oil markets, Australia's electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced an unprecedented boost. With motorists facing sharp increases at the bowser and continuing…

Hungary's Orbán-era foreign minister grilled over ties to Chinese automaker after joining company

Hungary's former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó appeared before a parliamentary committee Monday to answer questions about his dealings with Chinese automaker BYD while still in office — before he left politics this…

EV Company News For The Month Of September 2026

Global electric car sales in Aug. 2026 are up 5% YoY to a 27% share. China sales are down 10% to a 65% share. Europe is up 39% to 42% share. USA is down 39.6% to 7.70%. EV market news - China NEV exports surged 154.7% higher YoY in August 2026.

Fuel Price Shock Pushes Gas Cars Under 50% Of Global New-Auto Sales For First Time

The share of gasoline cars in global vehicle sales fell below 50% for the first time ever as the Hormuz shock and the resulting record-high fuel prices accelerated the previously sluggish shift toward EVs outside China. A few years ago, China blew…